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Let's cut Regency women some slack; they Written by nan duval (5/1/2007 9:44 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Yes, thats what commonplace books were for, Line, penned by JulieW

do not appear to have received overwhelming support for original thought or self expression. Morover, they might not have access to a book frequently to look up a passage, so the commonplace book would be a source for them of thoughts that they might want to see again verbatum.

Thank you, Julie for this glimpse of primary source treasure.

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Mary's Commonplace Book JulieW (5/1/2007 5:26 a.m.)

That is FASCINATING; thank you Julie! Cathy Allen (5/1/2007 2:01 p.m.)
- I can make out the following.... Spencer (5/1/2007 6:30 p.m.)
  - How appropriate... judegray (5/1/2007 6:40 p.m.)
    - Right, just arrogant & conceited. nan duval (5/1/2007 9:49 p.m.)
      - Gentle reminder about use of N-F-M messages Laurel (5/2/2007 7:15 a.m.)
        
        Thanks so much! was confused. nfm nan duval (5/2/2007 8:30 a.m.)
Thanks Julie W Tracy W (5/1/2007 5:04 p.m.)
- IMHO JulieW (5/1/2007 8:44 p.m.)
  - That passage explains the music studies Tracy W (5/1/2007 10:18 p.m.)
    - Yes, JulieW (5/1/2007 10:43 p.m.)
A more sympathetic view Line (5/1/2007 7:13 p.m.)
- Yes, thats what commonplace books were for, Line JulieW (5/1/2007 8:34 p.m.)
  - Let's cut Regency women some slack; they nan duval (5/1/2007 9:44 p.m.)
    - Erm........ JulieW (5/1/2007 10:47 p.m.)
Thoughts on Mary. Mandy N (5/2/2007 4:51 a.m.)

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